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One important consequence of surface tension and capillary action is the formation of meniscus. A meniscus formed by water (left) in glass tube is concave, wheras the meniscus formed by mercury (right) is convex.

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One important consequence of surface tension and capillary action is the formation of meniscus. A meniscus formed by water (left) in glass tube is concave, wheras the meniscus formed by mercury (right) is convex.